Tagalog May

Nasa and sa can be followed by may to indicate approximate location.

Nasa post office si John.	John is (standing) at the post office.
Nasa may post office si John.	John is (standing) near the post office.

Naghihintay sa post office si John.	John is waiting at the post office.
*Naghihintay sa may* post office si John.**	John is waiting near the post office.

See also: Nasa (p. 255), Sa (p. 257)

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